It was a decision that the Ministry of Education warned would lead to a Waitangi Tribunal claim. One it said would undermine the Crown’s relationship with Māori. And yet, the Government forged ahead.
From the wording of the changes and the lack of consultation with Māori, the decision to get rid of school boards’ obligation to give effect to te Tiriti – an amendment to section 127 of the Education and Training Act – went against much official advice.
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